Title: Finally, Detailed Shots of the 'Cado
Post by: WNC on November 08, 2015, 08:40:29 AM
Post by: WNC on November 08, 2015, 08:40:29 AM
A while back I was able to score a sweet '67-'68 (best guess) Avocado.
Original post: http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/for-post-1000-i'd-like-to-introduce!!!-%28long-but-hey-%29/msg185263/#msg185263
Anyway thanks to a lot members here I've been able to get it back into pretty great condition. Aside from period correct wheels and ash pan, it really only need a good cleaning and polishing.
@Craig reached out with a set of period correct wheels, thanks so much bud!
Here they are as I got them from Craig. About to go into the bath of E-vap-or rust along with the thumb screws.
(http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y516/justinperson/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpscw37kldv.jpg) (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/justinperson/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpscw37kldv.jpg.html)
After a couple of days soaking and ready for paint
(http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y516/justinperson/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpssu5jbrj9.jpg) (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/justinperson/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpssu5jbrj9.jpg.html)
Painted and with whitewall taped courtesy of @zavod44
(http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y516/justinperson/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps74jub3e8.jpg) (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/justinperson/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps74jub3e8.jpg.html)
Well here it is all cleaned up! Did the best I could with polishing and detail work. Maybe not as detailed as a @SixZeroFour kettle, but then again he might be the best at it...
Period correct ash pan courtesy of @zorknards2 cleaned up pretty well I think.
The seller found the original ash pan in some bushes after I had cleaned up this one, so I think I'll use the original to cook with and the polished one for display/show purposes.
(http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y516/justinperson/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsp9yjlx2w.jpg) (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/justinperson/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsp9yjlx2w.jpg.html)
(http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y516/justinperson/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsz6hylrdx.jpg) (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/justinperson/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsz6hylrdx.jpg.html)
(http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y516/justinperson/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsnt6oxs9s.jpg) (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/justinperson/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsnt6oxs9s.jpg.html)
Restored the original grate
(http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y516/justinperson/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsjj8p1ceo.jpg) (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/justinperson/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsjj8p1ceo.jpg.html)
It has very little crazing, and I get nervous every time I use it, so I built a little ring to keep the coals off the sides
(http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y516/justinperson/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsja4l5nwb.jpg) (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/justinperson/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsja4l5nwb.jpg.html)
(http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y516/justinperson/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpst7a4z7jv.jpg) (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/justinperson/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpst7a4z7jv.jpg.html)
(http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y516/justinperson/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsdoahxcde.jpg) (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/justinperson/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsdoahxcde.jpg.html)
Thanks for looking, and to everyone who helped make this grill possible!
Original post: http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/for-post-1000-i'd-like-to-introduce!!!-%28long-but-hey-%29/msg185263/#msg185263
Anyway thanks to a lot members here I've been able to get it back into pretty great condition. Aside from period correct wheels and ash pan, it really only need a good cleaning and polishing.
@Craig reached out with a set of period correct wheels, thanks so much bud!
Here they are as I got them from Craig. About to go into the bath of E-vap-or rust along with the thumb screws.
(http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y516/justinperson/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpscw37kldv.jpg) (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/justinperson/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpscw37kldv.jpg.html)
After a couple of days soaking and ready for paint
(http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y516/justinperson/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpssu5jbrj9.jpg) (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/justinperson/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpssu5jbrj9.jpg.html)
Painted and with whitewall taped courtesy of @zavod44
(http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y516/justinperson/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps74jub3e8.jpg) (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/justinperson/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps74jub3e8.jpg.html)
Well here it is all cleaned up! Did the best I could with polishing and detail work. Maybe not as detailed as a @SixZeroFour kettle, but then again he might be the best at it...
Period correct ash pan courtesy of @zorknards2 cleaned up pretty well I think.
The seller found the original ash pan in some bushes after I had cleaned up this one, so I think I'll use the original to cook with and the polished one for display/show purposes.
(http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y516/justinperson/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsp9yjlx2w.jpg) (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/justinperson/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsp9yjlx2w.jpg.html)
(http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y516/justinperson/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsz6hylrdx.jpg) (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/justinperson/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsz6hylrdx.jpg.html)
(http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y516/justinperson/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsnt6oxs9s.jpg) (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/justinperson/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsnt6oxs9s.jpg.html)
Restored the original grate
(http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y516/justinperson/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsjj8p1ceo.jpg) (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/justinperson/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsjj8p1ceo.jpg.html)
It has very little crazing, and I get nervous every time I use it, so I built a little ring to keep the coals off the sides
(http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y516/justinperson/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsja4l5nwb.jpg) (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/justinperson/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsja4l5nwb.jpg.html)
(http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y516/justinperson/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpst7a4z7jv.jpg) (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/justinperson/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpst7a4z7jv.jpg.html)
(http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y516/justinperson/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsdoahxcde.jpg) (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/justinperson/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsdoahxcde.jpg.html)
Thanks for looking, and to everyone who helped make this grill possible!
Title: Re: Finally, Detailed Shots of the 'Cado
Post by: jcnaz on November 08, 2015, 08:56:02 AM
Post by: jcnaz on November 08, 2015, 08:56:02 AM
That is beautiful!
Title: Re: Finally, Detailed Shots of the 'Cado
Post by: Uncle Al on November 08, 2015, 09:14:55 AM
Post by: Uncle Al on November 08, 2015, 09:14:55 AM
Wow! That is fantastic!
Title: Re: Finally, Detailed Shots of the 'Cado
Post by: weldboy on November 08, 2015, 09:23:40 AM
Post by: weldboy on November 08, 2015, 09:23:40 AM
Absolutely beautiful kettle. Incredible condition!
Title: Re: Finally, Detailed Shots of the 'Cado
Post by: MrHoss on November 08, 2015, 10:17:40 AM
Post by: MrHoss on November 08, 2015, 10:17:40 AM
My my.....what a beautiful Kettle.
Title: Re: Finally, Detailed Shots of the 'Cado
Post by: Hogsy on November 08, 2015, 10:21:56 AM
Post by: Hogsy on November 08, 2015, 10:21:56 AM
Great job WNC. Love that cado
Title: Re: Finally, Detailed Shots of the 'Cado
Post by: Idahawk on November 08, 2015, 10:23:41 AM
Post by: Idahawk on November 08, 2015, 10:23:41 AM
Sweet Cado ! Great work on the clean up
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Title: Re: Finally, Detailed Shots of the 'Cado
Post by: LightningBoldtz on November 08, 2015, 11:08:53 AM
Post by: LightningBoldtz on November 08, 2015, 11:08:53 AM
Wow, I have to get me a Cado someday, one passed through me but I never procured myself
Title: Re: Finally, Detailed Shots of the 'Cado
Post by: SmokenJoe on November 08, 2015, 03:24:08 PM
Post by: SmokenJoe on November 08, 2015, 03:24:08 PM
Truly beautiful in every way ... beautiful kettle, beautiful cleanUP, beautiful condition ... yes, I think YOU are a collector of Weber kettles. Thank you for sharing ... SJ
Title: Re: Finally, Detailed Shots of the 'Cado
Post by: mike.stavlund on November 08, 2015, 04:00:18 PM
Post by: mike.stavlund on November 08, 2015, 04:00:18 PM
That is gorgeous, WNC! Great work restoring that beauty.
...and I remember this summer you saying that you would always cook on any grill you owned, so I'm glad to see you sticking to your guns. Though I would be nervous too! ;-)
...and I remember this summer you saying that you would always cook on any grill you owned, so I'm glad to see you sticking to your guns. Though I would be nervous too! ;-)
Title: Re: Finally, Detailed Shots of the 'Cado
Post by: Harleysmoker on November 08, 2015, 04:42:10 PM
Post by: Harleysmoker on November 08, 2015, 04:42:10 PM
Beautiful Kettle, Love the Japanese Maple in the background, really sets the color off!
Title: Re: Finally, Detailed Shots of the 'Cado
Post by: Craig on November 08, 2015, 05:01:49 PM
Post by: Craig on November 08, 2015, 05:01:49 PM
That came out gorgeous, WNC! Those wheels fit her like a glove! I'm glad I could help out with it. I love the mist ring on the lid too! Very nice! 
Title: Re: Finally, Detailed Shots of the 'Cado
Post by: SixZeroFour on November 08, 2015, 06:50:44 PM
Post by: SixZeroFour on November 08, 2015, 06:50:44 PM
Quote from: WNC on November 08, 2015, 08:40:29 AM
Well here it is all cleaned up! Did the best I could with polishing and detail work. Maybe not as detailed as a @SixZeroFour kettle, but then again he might be the best at it...
"Welcome to the big leagues kid" ;) ;D lol
Seriously though, a really fantastic job on a beautiful Cado WNC!! ...Wow!!
Title: Re: Finally, Detailed Shots of the 'Cado
Post by: crowderjd on November 08, 2015, 07:15:42 PM
Post by: crowderjd on November 08, 2015, 07:15:42 PM
WNC, that is beautiful! I love seeing the differences where the "fade" is on the different cados...mine is much lower. You did an outstanding job! I'm still looking for a period correct ash pan for mine. Out of curiosity, how did you get the top vent looking so good?
Title: Re: Finally, Detailed Shots of the 'Cado
Post by: Troy on November 08, 2015, 07:17:51 PM
Post by: Troy on November 08, 2015, 07:17:51 PM
gorgeous! This deserves to go in the gallery!
@statesman
@statesman
Title: Re: Finally, Detailed Shots of the 'Cado
Post by: zavod44 on November 08, 2015, 07:33:35 PM
Post by: zavod44 on November 08, 2015, 07:33:35 PM
spectacular
Title: Re: Finally, Detailed Shots of the 'Cado
Post by: swamprb on November 09, 2015, 01:57:11 AM
Post by: swamprb on November 09, 2015, 01:57:11 AM
Very nice job!
Title: Re: Finally, Detailed Shots of the 'Cado
Post by: WNC on November 09, 2015, 03:42:15 PM
Post by: WNC on November 09, 2015, 03:42:15 PM
Quote from: mike.stavlund on November 08, 2015, 04:00:18 PM
...and I remember this summer you saying that you would always cook on any grill you owned, so I'm glad to see you sticking to your guns. Though I would be nervous too! ;-)
Thanks Mike! I know I said that but I keep finding reasons not to use it now that's it's all detailed. 😁 Like it might rain later, oh it's just a quick cook...hope I'm not changing my tune.
Quote from: Troy on November 08, 2015, 07:17:51 PM
gorgeous! This deserves to go in the gallery!
@statesman
Troy, I'd be honored!
Quote from: crowderjd on November 08, 2015, 07:15:42 PM
Out of curiosity, how did you get the top vent looking so good?
Using the knowledge from this site. Basically, super fine steel wool, elbow grease, and Mother Mag and Aluminum Polish. I've tried other brands with not nearly as much success. It took me going at it like two or three times though.
Title: Re: Finally, Detailed Shots of the 'Cado
Post by: crowderjd on November 09, 2015, 05:43:21 PM
Post by: crowderjd on November 09, 2015, 05:43:21 PM
Thanks!! I've been afraid to go at the vent too hard for fear of hurting the paint
Title: Re: Finally, Detailed Shots of the 'Cado
Post by: Tommy B on November 10, 2015, 05:03:11 AM
Post by: Tommy B on November 10, 2015, 05:03:11 AM
what a great job. The back story on how you got it is fantastic as well!
Title: Re: Finally, Detailed Shots of the 'Cado
Post by: Santo on November 10, 2015, 05:49:31 AM
Post by: Santo on November 10, 2015, 05:49:31 AM
Just tremendous, that is a thing of beauty. Nicely done sir.